California Lawyers

Labor Law

13263 Ventura Blvd suite 203, Studio City, CA 91604, USA

Area of Practice: Employment Law Aaron Colby is a California employment lawyer who knows how to resolve disputes. After 15 years representing companies, he started Colby Law Firm to represent employees. Aaron’s perspective and experience from being “on the other side” gives him an edge. Aaron brings his practical, focused, and relentless approach to helping employees protect their rights. Aaron graduated University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in 2003 and returned to Los Angeles to pursue a law degree at Southwestern Law School. After clerking for a judge and graduating in the top of his class in 2006, Aaron entered “BigLaw” and began representing companies. Aaron became one of the youngest equity partners at the national law firm of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, where he represented businesses of all sizes across all industries in single-plaintiff and class action employment litigation. He fought and settled all types of employment claims (harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, unpaid wages) in all contexts.

Personal Injury Law

10433 Wilshire Blvd, 1006, Los Angeles, CA 90024

Dual-licensed in California and Nevada, Aaron Setareh brings dedication, professionalism, and urgency to every client’s case. Mr. Setareh graduated summa cum laude with College Honors from UCLA before attending Loyola Law School, where he specialized in litigation practice. His distinguished academic record included First Honors in Fundamentals of Solo Litigation and Honors in Civil Litigation and Advocacy. The excellence in litigation Mr. Setareh demonstrated during law school has continued throughout his legal career. At one of the state’s largest personal injury law firms, he guided clients through complex legal matters, drawing on his deep understanding of the law and broad range of experience. Driven by a commitment to putting clients first and vigorously advocating for their rights, Mr. Setareh founded his own law firm, where those principles remain at the heart of his practice.

Civil Litigation

15233 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, 91403, United States

www.theacelaw.com

Estate Planning Law

1902 Wright Place, 2nd Floor, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Raised in a multicultural setting, Aisha Williams, our principal attorney, experienced the impact of estate battles early on. This experience propelled her from an in-house role at a Fortune-100 company towards a heart-led career in California estate planning. Aisha offers Californians comprehensive legal services, aiming to protect family bonds through careful estate planning. A San Diego native, Aisha balanced work and studies until her graduation from San Diego State University. She graduated with a B.A. in International Business, a Spanish emphasis, a Portuguese minor, and a Distinction in Major. Driven to create change, Aisha returned to education at the University of San Diego School of Law. While studying under scholarship and working full time, she earned her law degree in 2012. Today, Aisha juggles being a devoted mother and wife, a sports enthusiast, and a licensed member of the State Bar of California.

Criminal Defense Law

Sacramento, CA 95833, USA

www.donato.legal.com

Intellectual Property Law

1800 Ave of the Stars suite 900, Los Angeles, CA 90067, USA

Alan J. Heinrich is a partner at Irell & Manella LLP in Los Angeles, where his practice centers on intellectual property litigation. His patent work spans biotechnology, medical devices and high technology. He has represented both patent owners seeking damages and companies defending against infringement claims. Computer interfaces are among the technologies involved in his cases. Heinrich represented Immersion Corporation in litigation against Sony Computer Entertainment over PlayStation products. Immersion alleged infringement of two patents concerning computer-controlled vibrotactile technology—the use of touch in interactions with computers. He also represented Avago Technologies in a dispute with PixArt Imaging over optical navigation technology used in computer mice. That case concerned PixArt’s CMOS optical mouse sensors and ended in a settlement under which PixArt agreed to a worldwide license to certain Avago intellectual property. Outside his litigation work, Heinrich teaches at the University of California, Los Angeles as an adjunct faculty member. His course, Patent Intensive, is an advanced patent law seminar. His teaching has also included Patent Law and Federal Courts at Loyola Law School. Within Irell, he previously sat on the Executive Committee and chaired the Hiring Committee. Heinrich was admitted to the California bar on April 18, 2001, and the State Bar lists his license as active. His firm biography also lists admission to the federal district courts for California’s Central and Northern Districts and to the Ninth and Federal Circuit courts of appeals.

Health Care Law

18880 Douglas, 417, Irvine, CA 92612

Alan J. Sedley draws on his invaluable experiences while servicing as corporate in-house general counsel to two large California hospital systems to compliment his thirty-plus years as a private law firm healthcare attorney. During his years in-house, Alan performed work on a wide array of legal projects pertaining to corporate business issues at the health system level, while managing transactions, litigation, regulatory compliance and operational processes at the hospitals. Through private practice and as retained outside counsel, he regularly advises and represents physicians, multi-specialty and singularly focused medical groups, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, ambulatory surgical centers, behavioral health providers and others in the healthcare industry in their oft-challenging operational issues, credentialing and board licensing issues, as well as addressing the traditional business and legal concerns within the contexts of the healthcare marketplace. Over years of healthcare law practice, Alan has pursued a specialized focus and offers highly experienced and dedicated counsel to large medical groups and hospital medical staffs on issues ranging from medical staff credentialing, privileging, recruitment, peer review analyses arising from suspected practitioner clinical deficiencies or disruptive conduct, peer review body and committee investigatory processes, and detailed guidance on peer review hearing procedures as well as all statutory reporting requirements. He provides his expertise to the analysis and revision of medical staff bylaws and policies and procedures. Alan has been retained and has served as a peer review expert witness in civil trial, offering his expertise of peer review due process requirements as applied to federal and state regulatory schemes. As an experienced civil litigator with a proven track record of success in all phases of civil and federal court trials, Alan’s client-focused strategies and depth of experience also come into play through his efforts to resolve matters efficiently and expediently without needlessly exposing his clients to the uncertainties and costs often associated with litigation through use of his honed analyses skills and mediating ang negotiating techniques. His successful litigation experiences range from the defense of employers in complex sexual harassment matters to litigating professional malpractice claims. He has successfully litigated and resolved cases in federal district courts in dozens of suits and on behalf of hundreds of hospitals nationwide in matters against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, resulting in the recovery of millions of dollars in additional Medicare reimbursement that had initially been withheld from the hospitals. Able to navigate the complexities of administrative law, Alan has a track record of successfully representing physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals before California regulatory and licensing boards and agencies, aggressively defending clients through the investigatory and administrative hearing processes, all the while maintaining a keen focus on the ultimate goal of preserving a client’s hard-earned license and enabling him/her to continue professional pursuits. Prior to joining Fenton Law Group, Alan was senior counsel at Nelson Hardiman, where he practiced healthcare law. Since 2017, Alan has been selected annually as a Thomas Reuters “Super Lawyer” and maintains the Martindale-Hubbell “AV Preeminent” rating. He has been honored to have been selected to serve key leadership roles at various community-based organizations, including the boards of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association (President-2012), Temple Aliyah (President -1996), Israel Cancer Research Foundation, West Hills Hospital (Chairman-2005) and the Los Angeles County Citizens for Veterans (Chair-2013). Alan is certified in bioethics studies and has instructed healthcare providers annually in a six-month intensive study on bioethical and healthcare law issues. Frequently called upon to speak on health law related topics, Alan enjoys the challenge of educating and training healthcare professionals including appearances nationwide at health law symposiums, seminars and conferences.

Criminal Defense Law

1600 The Alameda suite 202, San Jose, CA 95126, USA

Alana Wilson is a Bay Area native who graduated cum laude from Saint Mary’s College of California before attaining her law degree from Santa Clara University, School of Law. Throughout law school, Alana developed a passion for criminal defense and participated in various clinics and internships to feed her interests, including the Northern California Innocence Project, expungement clinics, and internships at the Habeas Corpus Resource Center, Santa Clara County Public Defender’s Office, and Contra Costa County Public Defender’s Office. Additionally, Alana volunteered with Fresh Lifelines for Youth to educate high school students on their constitutional rights, and she served as a board member on the Criminal Law Society during her time in law school. She demonstrated academic excellence in the field by receiving the CALI Award for achieving the highest score in her Criminal Procedure course, and as a recipient of the BT Collins academic scholarship, an award given to a law student who demonstrates a strong commitment to the service of others. Immediately upon passing the California Bar Exam, Alana joined the firm as an associate attorney. Alana appreciates that our team recognizes each client’s individualized needs and carefully strategizes to provide zealous advocacy for each and every person represented by our firm. Alana is particularly drawn to cases involving mental health issues, cases with juvenile or youthful offenders, and cases involving domestic disputes. Alana has been an attorney with the Law Offices of William Pernik since 2021 and recently began working at our San Jose office. In her free time, Alana enjoys spending time with family and friends, supporting Bay Area sports teams (Go Valkyries!), traveling, and playing with her puppy, Chase.

Civil Litigation

16870 W Bernardo Dr #400, San Diego, CA 92127, USA

Mr. Schack received a degree in Economics from Rutgers College in 1978. In December of 1981, he received his Juris Doctorate from the University of San Diego School of Law (State Bar No. 99126). In 1985 he passed the California CPA exam (although he is not a C.P.A.) and received an LL.M in Taxation from the University of San Diego School of Law. He was employed by the former “big six” accounting firms of Arthur Andersen and Company (Los Angeles) and KPMG Peat Marwick (San Diego) for approximately four years. His client list included MGM, Wickes Furniture, Circus Circus, S.E. Rykoff, Ernest Borgnine, Santa Catalina Island Co., San Diego Hall of Champions, National Pen, etc. Since 1988, Mr. Schack has represented both consumers and businesses in numerous complex litigation lawsuits. He has orally argued before the Fourth Appellate District and Second Appellate District on at least five separate occasions. In one case in particular, the Fourth Appellate District - Division One, set aside approximately two hours for appellate discussion to analyze the antitrust jurisdiction of a Superior Court to hear an action under the Cartwright Act for price fixing against the cellular telephone carriers in light of the jurisdiction of the California Public Utilities Commission to approve cellular telephone rates. That appellate discussion resulted in the published opinion of Cellular Plus v. Superior Court, 14 Cal.App.4th 1224 (cert.denied July 1, 1993). This opinion has twice been the subject of articles in Competition - the Journal of the Antitrust and Trade Regulation Section of the State Bar of California. He also is a former adjunct professor at the University of San Diego.

Intellectual Property Law

917 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Alexander Schlee is a registered German, European and US patent attorney and holds the German equivalent to a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is the founder of Schlee IP International P.C. in 2007 succeeding a Los Angeles branch office he founded as a former equity partner of Viering, Jentschura & Partners in the year 2000. Among other volunteer activities he served on the State Bar of California International Law Section Executive Committee and is a former president (2011) of the Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association LAIPLA. Alexander Schlee assists particularly clients having strong international Intellectual Property interests, among these especially clients doing business between the United States and Germany.

Civil Litigation

301 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA

Alexis Galindo practices personal injury law with Curd, Galindo & Smith LLP in Long Beach, California. Serious automobile collisions are a particular focus of his work, alongside cases involving injuries to motorcycle riders, bicyclists and pedestrians. The firm also lists him as an attorney for wrongful death matters. His academic background began in real estate and finance: he completed a bachelor’s degree in those subjects at the University of Southern California in 1982. Law school took him to the University of Oklahoma, where he graduated in 1985. His firm biography also records a fellowship in international business transactions at Oxford University’s Queens College in England. Beyond California, Galindo has represented injured clients in state courts in Texas, Arizona, Nevada and Utah, according to his biography. That profile identifies him as a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. It also lists admission to federal courts, including United States District Courts and the US Court of Claims. The State Bar of California records his admission on December 7, 1988, under attorney number 136643. His license is currently listed as active. The Bar gives his firm address as 301 E Ocean Blvd, Suite 1700, Long Beach—the same city in which Curd, Galindo & Smith maintains its office.

Civil Litigation

180 Promenade Circle, Suite 300, Sacramento, 95834, United States

www.yousefilaw.com

Insurance Law

2029 Century Park East, 300, Los Angeles, CA 90067

Alice Kyureghian handles complex litigation matters in the areas of insurance recovery, as well as commercial contract and indemnification-related disputes. Her practice primarily focuses on representing individual and corporate policyholders in disputes with their insurance providers.

Personal Injury Law

655 W Broadway, 940, San Diego, CA 92101

Mr. Oghassabian graduated from San Diego State University and went on to attend California Western School of Law. He is able to practice law throughout the state of California. Mr. Oghassabian focuses on personal injury and works alongside his team to provide his clients with a vast array of knowledge allowing them to recuperate while seeking the justice they deserve.

Criminal Defense Law

4578 Feather River Drive, Ste. D, Stockton, CA 95219

Allen Sawyer, Esq., specializes in serious criminal defense and white-collar crime law in Northern California, with his main office headquartered in the Central Valley, a region that includes the cities of Sacramento, Redding, Chico, Stockton, Modesto, Fresno, Visalia, and Bakersfield. After completing his undergraduate education at the University of the Pacific, Attorney Allen Sawyer attended law school at the University of California’s Hastings College of the Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor. He became licensed to practice law in the state of California in 1994. Initially working as a prosecutor in California’s Central Valley, Sawyer served as a deputy district attorney in Stockton, CA, specializing in violent crime prosecutions. Later he was appointed by the Governor of California to run the Governor’s Office of Criminal Justice Planning, which oversaw a 500-million-dollar budget for law enforcement, new criminal justice legislation, and innovative new law enforcement programs. In the second act of his legal career, Sawyer became a defense attorney in Stockton. There he founded his own firm, The Law Offices of Allen Sawyer, in 2003, when he began passionately serving his clients as a criminal defense and personal injury attorney. He is an active member of the State Bar of California. As a former prosecutor, Attorney Allen Sawyer not only understands the processes and techniques of criminal prosecution, but also, as a criminal defense attorney, is uniquely poised to argue for you against prosecution attorneys. Having gained over a decade of criminal defense experience makes Sawyer familiar with both sides of a criminal trial, and well-suited to defend clients facing criminal charges. While Sawyer’s acquittal record speaks for itself, his goal is to help his clients avoid prosecution altogether.

Family and Divorce Law

38977 Sky Canyon Drive, Suite 105, Murrieta, CA 92563

When Attorney Allison F. Tilton decided to pursue family law, she chose a path that would allow her to directly address the legal needs of her clients. She takes great satisfaction in working one-on-one with clients, listening to their wishes and goals, and assisting them through some of the most difficult moments in their lives. Her dedicated work at The Grey Legal Group has helped countless families benefit from her years of legal knowledge and expertise. Allison is admitted to the California State Bar, the New Jersey State Bar, and the Massachusetts State Bar. She is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. District Court Central District, and the U.S. District Court Southern District. Allison received her Juris Doctor Cum Laude from the New England School of Law in Boston, MA and her Masters in Taxation (LLM) from the Boston University School of Law. She sits on the Board of Directors (2012–present) of the Southwest Riverside County Bar Association and was President of the Association in 2014. She is also a member of the Riverside County Bar Association and the Family Law Section of the California State Bar. Allison can represent you in a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, child custody and visitation, and Qualified Domestic Relation Orders. With her diverse legal background, she is uniquely qualified to address financial matters related to taxes, businesses, and estate planning. If you’d like to take advantage of the knowledgeable legal counsel we offer at The Grey Legal Group, please give us a call today. We hope to hear from you soon.

Criminal Defense Law

626 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017

While at the D.A.’s Office, Mr. Rodriguez led the prestigious Sexual Assault/Child Abuse Unit and then became one of only four Senior Deputy D.A.’s in the elite Homicide Unit. As a Homicide D.A., Mr. Rodriguez tried almost every type of murder case including the ultimate case: Death Penalty cases. Mr. Rodriguez has an unmatched record of wins in the courtroom and he knows how “the system” works. After 13 years as a decorated Senior Deputy D.A. Mr. Rodriguez doesn't just know “the system,” he was “the system.” Not only did Mr. Rodriguez receive unparalleled practical training as a criminal trial attorney, he received his formal legal training at the prestigious Georgetown University, earning his law degree in 1997. After prosecuting over 1,000 cases Mr. Rodriguez knows how prosecutors and police investigate and put together a case against you. More importantly, he knows the mistakes that they usually make and the shortcuts that they take. As your criminal defense attorney, Mr. Rodriguez will use his expertise and knowledge to your advantage either in negotiating a plea or taking your case to trial in front of a jury. Many times it is not the facts that may result in a great plea deal for your case, but the savvy, expertise and professionalism of your attorney when he presents your case to the prosecutor and the judge. Mr. Rodriguez knows what prosecutors and judges are thinking and he knows what they need to hear in order to plea down or even dismiss your case.

Civil Litigation

84 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113

Wade has been a member of the California State Bar, the United States District Court for the Northern District, the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the United States District Court for the Eastern District, the United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals and has been a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and the Santa Clara County Bar Association. Mr. Wade graduated from the Rutgers University School of Law, where he earned his J.D. He specializes in civil litigation, conducting jury trials in complex cases and in helping individuals and businesses in every phase of their development. He has been practicing law for almost twenty years. He also has served as both a judge pro tem and an arbitrator for the Santa Clara County Superior Court, and has guest lectured at Stanford University. He also has represented clients in both commercial and serious personal injury cases. He has extensive expertise in conducting negotiations, and has negotiated multi-million dollar disputes, lawsuits and business contracts. Wade’s vast array of in-depth experience has also led him to become an expert in representing businesses and start-up companies, as he is cognizant of exactly what it takes to assist them in both achieving their fundraising goals and operating their businesses.

Personal Injury Law

1801 Century Pk E 24th, Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067

Area of Practice: Personal Injury & Employment Law

Family and Divorce Law

6320 Canoga Ave, 1620, Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Amir has developed a talent for finding the best solutions for his clients while aggressively litigating on their behalf. Throughout his career he has focused on advocating for litigants in highly contested divorce cases with a particular interest in the challenge involved in discovering evidence and legal research to support his clients position. Amir’s skill in all aspects of litigation strategy as well as his expertise in the courtroom make him a very effective family law attorney. His unique background coupled with his passion for helping others allows him to maneuver through family law cases skillfully, calmly, and efficiently. He has helped hundreds of people maneuver through the crises in their lives and continue their lives in a stronger position. As a family law and divorce lawyer, Amir delivers a client-focused approach. His extensive experience in both mediation and litigation on issues including child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, property dispute, and domestic violence restraining orders, allows him to constantly look for ways to settle a case where possible, while also aggressively litigating to protect his client’s interests where necessary. Prior to graduating from UCLA for his under graduate degree, Amir worked as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – a position that allowed him to satisfy his need to help people and his community. The position also refined his ability to deal with stressful situations in a calm and professional manner. Your initial consultation with Amir will allow him to understand you, your situation, and to get to know you on a personal level so that he can explore your best possible options under the law. If hired, Amir works closely with his clients and the staff at Nader and Woodcock, APLC to ensure that your case is handled with compassion, efficiency and care.

Family and Divorce Law

2540 Gateway Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA

Amy Lass has been guiding families through the nuances of family law for over 15 years, and her commitment to transparency and empathy, combined with a no-nonsense, straight-to-the-point communication style, has made her a client and community favorite for several years. Amy graduated from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law and subsequently became a Certified Family Law Specialist. She was able to learn from the best of the best while working within highly prestigious firms and took that experience with her as she ventured into her own partner-based firm. After more than a decade together, Amy decided to take all her experience and knowledge one step further by starting her own exclusive firm! At Lass Law APLC, there is a systemic approach to family law that focuses on providing exceptional service to each and every one of our clients, and Amy herself spearheaded that commitment. She believes in advocating for her clients, with a relentless desire to achieve the best outcome for all parties involved. In a moment where you may be struggling to see the light at the end of the tunnel, Amy is committed to keeping you focused with the end result in mind, no matter how challenging that may be. Amy and her team are prepared to stand beside you during this process, providing support and guidance at every available opportunity.

Family and Divorce Law

950 Tower Lane, Suite 925, Foster City, CA 94404

Amy Laughlin’s practice is devoted to expertly handling whatever crisis the day brings. Whether it’s responding as a child custody lawyer when a client calls with a mental health crisis on a Friday morning. Or being a heads-up domestic violence lawyer when a report of a violent outburst at a client’s home occurs on a Sunday night. Or investigating complex financial matters as a high-net-worth divorce lawyer every other day of the week, she embraces opportunities to step it up: to learn a new skill, explore a new technology, and be at least one step ahead of opposing counsel. Ms. Laughlin is uniquely skilled in navigating the convergence of mental health and family law. She has broad expertise in custody litigation involving neurodivergent children, including autism spectrum disorder. Negotiation expertise is another of Ms. Laughlin’s distinctive advantages. Most recently, she completed Harvard Business School’s Online Negotiation Mastery course to brush up on the latest developments in the science of negotiation. As a result of years spent practicing securities litigation and representing the C-suite elite in Silicon Valley, Ms. Laughlin is an authority regarding high finance, specifically investigating and analyzing sophisticated and complex financial assets – including business valuations, venture capital, allocation of equity interests, tax and property characterization, etc. – and their impact on spousal and child support, move-away requests, Child Protective Services investigations and domestic violence. The experience trained her to take an exhaustive approach when dividing assets or determining custody and support in complex divorce cases, and as a result, Ms. Laughlin has delivered extraordinary outcomes in some of San Mateo’s most complex divorce & family law trials. In addition to traditional divorce representation, Ms. Laughlin is certified to offer divorce mediation services and acts as consulting counsel to mediations. She also prepares and negotiates PreNuptial and PostNuptial agreements. Ms. Laughlin’s commitment to creating positive change in people’s lives is also manifested in her work as a passionate advocate for metabolic health. Her journey began when she witnessed profound improvements in her own family’s mental wellness after converting to a low-carbohydrate diet. Further inspired by the insights she found in Brain Energy by Dr. Christopher Palmer, Ms. Laughlin came to understand the profound connection between metabolic function and mental wellness, and became dedicated to empowering individuals to take control of their health. Ms. Laughlin is also a published writer at work on her first book. In April of 2026, she participated in a writers’ retreat in Tuscany led by five accomplished writers and professors from Oxford University, with lecturers from Oxford, Harvard and Cambridge. The work continues. Ms. Laughlin is the divorced mother of two sons. Her policy of 24/7 responsiveness means she’s as likely to answer an evening call from a concert she’s attending with family as she is from the office or at home.

Workers Compensation Law

19900 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 950, Irvine , 92612, United States

www.smdcomp.com

Workers Compensation Law

Irvine, CA 92612, USA

http://www.smdcomp.com/

Family and Divorce Law

1501 N Broadway, STE #261, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

At Voloshko Law Office, PC., we specialize in family law and immigration matters, offering compassionate and dedicated legal support to help you navigate life's most critical transitions. Whether you're seeking assistance with family-related legal issues or guidance through the complexities of immigration processes, our experienced team is here to advocate for your rights and provide personalized solutions tailored to your unique circumstances. We understand the emotional and legal complexities our clients face, and we are committed to delivering comprehensive support every step of the way. Explore our website to learn more about our services or contact us directly to schedule a consultation. Let us be your trusted legal partner in achieving the best possible outcomes for you and your family. We practice in Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties. Upon request we are able to provide assistance in English, Spanish, Romanian, and Russian language.

Personal Injury Law

1625 The Alameda, 511, San Jose, CA 95126

Attorney Andy Gillin is a founding partner of GJEL Accident Attorneys. Raised in Southern California, he moved north to attend U.C. Berkeley in the late 1960s. During his time at U.C. Berkeley, Andy studied under two distinguished legal scholars, Jacobus tenBroek and Al Bendich, whom he greatly admired. After Andy received his bachelor’s degree, he decided to attend the University of Chicago, where he received his Juris Doctor. Following graduation, he returned to the Bay Area and joined the San Mateo County Legal Aid Society. Through this opportunity, he began his legal career as a public service attorney, primarily working for low-income families and individuals. A couple of years later, Andy received a call from one of his previous mentors asking whether he’d be interested in personal injury law. Over time, personal injury became a primary focus as an extension for the work Andy did for people in need, leading to the founding of GJEL in 1972. During his career, Andy has written and lectured extensively on personal injury topics—including settlement strategies and trial practice—for several organizations. This includes the California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) as well as other professional groups. He even wrote a guide for young attorneys for the first hundred days of a major case published in the California Trial Lawyers Syllabus. Andy also has experience practicing in both state and federal courts and is an active member of many legal organizations, such as the American Association for Justice, the State Bar of California, and the California Trial Lawyers Association. Due to his impressive track record and dedication to ethical standards, Andy holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He has also been included in several top listings, including Super Lawyers and the Best Lawyers in America. Since starting GJEL, Andy has helped hundreds of injured plaintiffs fight for their recovery. With several case settlements and verdicts exceeding $1,000,000, Andy understands how life-changing personal injuries can be. One of his most notable cases, a class action against Tenet Healthcare Corporation, involved patients receiving unnecessary surgeries at Redding Medical Center in 2002. The lawsuit consisted of a total of 769 claims, 183 of which were brought by GJEL. Not only did GJEL clients receive $117 million in damages, but the lawsuit caused a major overhaul of Tenet’s corporate governance. Through this class action, Andy and the GJEL team were able to make a positive change to the operations and standards of Tenet, reducing the risk of similar injuries happening in the future. As managing partner, Andy spends his day consulting on all the different cases accepted by the firm, discussing strategies and tactics with his fellow partners. He loves being deeply involved with cases and collaborating with other attorneys at the firm. When he’s not in the office, he enjoys spending time with his friends and family and listening to classic rock music. You’ll likely find him walking around the neighborhood early in the morning listening to classics by Janis Joplin and The Youngbloods on his headphones.

Family and Divorce Law

1625 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126, USA

The Law Offices of Andrew G. Marcellino was founded by Andrew Marcellino in 2002 in Santa Clara County in the heart of San Jose, California. Andrew Marcellino opened the law office with the philosophy that people are not numbers and that every case is unique. Andrew Marcellino believes that it is incumbent upon us to recognize the individuality and diversity amongst us and make sure that our client’s voices are always heard. Andrew Marcellino is a trusted and skilled advocate in family law and criminal defense matters with an extensive background in representation. He aggressively works protect your rights and is a seasoned veteran of the courtroom as well as a tough negotiator, whether he is Mediating Custody issues, a property settlement or defending clients against criminal charges. Andrew Prior to founding the law firm, Andrew Marcellino worked extensively as a contract negotiator, corporate financial analyst and as an accountant for companies including Lucent Technologies/Octel Communications, Space Systems/Loral, and Etc Networks Inc. Andrew Marcellino has a juris doctorate as well as a bachelor of science degree in business finance. When not in the courtroom or office, Andrew Marcellino is an avid scuba diver and underwater photographer with a divemaster certification.”

Family and Divorce Law

11440 W. Bernardo Ct, Ste. 300, San Diego, CA 92127

I am a founding parter at Shorb & Connor and make it a point to get to know every client that walks through our firms doors. We are a small firm and offer small firm personal service but have the technology and team attorney approach of the larger firms. Our goal is to help our clients, and what better way than to provide them with our entire firm's knowledge, not just their single attorney. I practice Family Law exclusively and have for many years., However, I have litigated countless cases and obtained sizable awards for my clients in cases ranging from Medical Malpractice, negligent loan servicing, and financial elder abuse to administrative appeals before the Office of Administrative Hearings. As an experienced family law attorney with extensive trial experience, I use that same tenacity I developed as a civil litigator and public defender to better the lives of my clients. Whether seeking divorce, dividing marital assets, or battling a messy child custody matter, I am always a tireless advocate for my clients and believe that getting to know every client and personally investing myself in their cases is what has led to my success.

Criminal Defense Law

9944 a Flower street, Bellflower, CA 90706

Attorney Andrew M. Stein is a highly experienced and skilled criminal defense lawyer, having successfully tried hundreds of cases over the course of his career. He has been a senior law partner with an emphasis on the field of criminal defense for over 20 years and has started and managed criminal defense firms that have helped countless clients to achieve positive outcomes in their cases. California bar member.

Personal Injury Law

16542 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436, USA

Andrew Alexandroff is a trial lawyer with the Alexandroff Law Group and specializes in personal injury and employment cases throughout California and Nevada. Andrew’s passionate advocation for his client stems from his ability to empathize and connect with his client’s story. Andrew graduated from Indiana University, Bloomington, with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and received his J.D. from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. During his time working at a premier trial firm in Los Angeles, he specialized in cases involving catastrophic injuries and mass tort litigation. Andrew is a member of the State Bar of California and Nevada and is a member of the Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, spending time with family, and donating his time to various Los Angeles based charities and providing pro bono services.

Appellate Law

Esplanade Dr, Richmond, CA 94804, USA

Mr. Whitman is a highly skilled litigator accustomed to vigorously defending complex healthcare cases. Prior to joining SCHAEFFER COTA ROSEN LLP, he was a partner in one of the Central Coast’s largest healthcare litigation defense firms. Mr. Whitman has extensive experience defending the unique liability issues presented to the healthcare provider business entity (including claims of “corporate profits over patient care”) and defending healthcare providers against liability from elder and dependent adult abuse claims under Welfare and Institutions Code section 15657. For nearly two decades he has been at the epicenter of defending the long-term care industry against efforts to erode and eliminate MICRA protections. Mr. Whitman obtained his law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. He obtained a B.A. degree in Political Science from Arizona State University with honors (Magna Cum Laude). He is admitted to practice law before all California State Courts, the U.S. District Court for the Central and Eastern Districts of California and the U.S. Circuit Court Appeal for the 9th Circuit. He is a member of the California Bar Association, Southern California Association for Healthcare Risk Management (SCAHRM) and a former member of the California Association of Healthcare Facilities, Legal Subcommittee. He has been a frequent speaker at healthcare and legal conferences on a variety of topics. He is the co-author of a published article on healthcare provider obligations in responding to medical record requests.

Family and Divorce Law

2918 Fifth Avenue, Suite 108, San Diego , 92103, United States

www.buonolawgroup.com

Corporate and Transactional Law

1211 Newell Ave., Suite 210, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Angela De La Housaye founded the firm of De La Housaye & Associates in 2000 in Los Angeles, California. It has since expanded to two additional cities in California. Ms. De La Housaye began her legal career in business civil litigation and uses this experiential knowledge and her transactional practice as a tactical advantage in managing DLHA’s litigation strategy work. Ms. De La Housaye also specializes in the transactional areas of business law, mergers and acquisitions, liability protection and entity formation, business succession, trade secret and proprietary information protection, employment practice matters and a general business legal oversight for DLHA corporate clients. Ms. De La Housaye oversees the DLHA Walnut Creek, San Francisco and Los Angeles offices. In addition, she sits on and advises several Boards of Directors, at both the city and county levels, including the following: Board of Director, Contra Costa Council and Co-Chair Small Business and Entrepreneurial Task Force, Contra Costa County; Board of Director, Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce; Board of Director, Women’s Initiative for Contra Costa County; Graduate, “Leadership Contra Costa”; Member, National Women’s Chamber of Commerce; Member, National Association of Women Business Owners; Member Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Contra Costa Bar Associations, and Member, Business Law Section.

Civil Litigation

41301 12th St W suite g, Palmdale, CA 93551, USA

Area of Practice: Trial Lawyer The difference between Attorney Angelo F. Campano and other law firms is the personal attention given to every client and their case. Attorney Campano handles each case personally from start to finish. Unlike other law firms, Attorney Campano will not assign your case to someone who does not understand the needs of the client. From the beginning of the case and through trial, each client is personally represented by Attorney Campano.

Appellate Law

1660 Hotel Circle North, Ste. 701, San Diego, CA 92108

Anne L. Rauch, a Partner with Berding|Weil, is board certified as an appellate specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization for the State Bar. Her work on appeals and writs has resulted in wins in a broad range of practice areas including construction defect claims, real property litigation, business and partnership disputes, contract claims, insurance coverage, corporate governance and breach of fiduciary duty claims, and anti-SLAPP motions and appeals. While building her appellate practice, Anne acquired expertise in all aspects of common interest development law while also successfully navigating multi-million dollar construction defect claims for community associations from inception and the initial defect investigation through settlement, trial, and to successful conclusion on appeal. With that broad range of experience in both trial and appellate courts, Anne's good work has resulted in many published decisions shaping the law of California, including the application of the attorney-client privilege to communications between Association's litigation counsel and homeowners, the constitutional right to a jury trial, and refining the application of California's anti-SLAPP statute to better protect Constitutional free speech and petitioning rights. Representative cases are listed below, to name a few published wins.

Personal Injury Law

650 Town Center Dr suite 1850, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

Annie C. Lu is an experienced litigator who tackled complicated cases in both state and federal courts, obtaining millions of dollars in recovery for her clients over the years. Annie’s passion lies in helping clients through some of the most difficult times in their lives, which she does by being able to understand her client’s needs and then advising them on various options and risks so that clients can make decisions that are best for themselves and their families. Additionally, Annie has significant experience representing clients who have suffered a personal injury, and she draws on that experience to make an impact in every case that she takes on. When representing a client, Annie’s primary focus is ensuring her clients are made whole, healthy, and that justice is obtained. Fluent in Mandarin, Spanish, and English, Annie advocates for her clients and uses the vast experience and knowledge she has gained from her background to obtain results for each and every one of her clients.

Civil Litigation

1684 West Shaw Ave, Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93711

Mr. DeMaria is an experienced trial attorney who has dedicated his career to the practice of insurance and public entity litigation defense. Since graduating from the University of San Diego School of Law, with cum laude and Order of the Coif distinction in 1995, Mr. DeMaria has defended insurance and public entity clients in state and federal courts. Mr. DeMaria has obtained the jury trial attorney status of a Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and has achieved the highest ranking of "Preeminent" from Martindale Hubbell, while continually being selected as a "Super Lawyer" in insurance defense. He has been named to the Top 1% of attorneys by Lawyers of Distinction. Mr. DeMaria is a trial attorney and all of his trials have been in the defense of insurers and their insureds, as well as public entities and schools. Mr. DeMaria defends school district and educational entity clients in state and federal court in his defense practice. In his career Mr. DeMaria has defended cases in jury trials and bench trials, arbitrations and mediations and every process in between. Mr. DeMaria is very experienced in all aspects of civil litigation defense, from the initial response to the complaint through the discovery process, settlement procedures, motions and trials. He works with his clients to find the best outcome for cases, be that positioning them for an advantageous settlement, a successful motion to win the case without trial, an alternative procedure to a trial or a trial itself. Working together, Mr. DeMaria advises his clients well so that they can both make the best informed decisions for the cases. Mr. DeMaria does not sue insurance carriers or their insureds, school districts, public entities or employers. Rather, he is entirely dedicated to civil defense work. Unlike other attorneys who split their allegiances and attempt to be jacks of all trades, practicing in many different fields and suing insurance carriers and public entities in some cases while also trying to defend them in other cases, at the DeMaria Law Firm all insurers, schools, employers and public entities who hire Mr. DeMaria can rest assured that his entire practice is dedicated to their defense. In his practice, Mr. DeMaria defends cases for insurers, schools and public entities in all areas of their civil defense, including the defense of injury cases, civil rights cases, sexual molestation cases, torts of all forms, employment defense cases, free speech and constitutional cases, appeals, premises liability, professional liability and officers and director cases, in all of their various forms and jurisdictions. He has extensive experience in selecting and finding the proper experts for cases and positioning a case for the best overall strategy for a successful outcome. When Mr. DeMaria is your defense attorney, the other side knows that he is an experienced trial attorney who is ready for court. Mr. DeMaria gives extensive seminars and makes frequent speaking appearances on civil litigation defense, and many of his case results have been reported upon and published. He is widely viewed as one of the top insurance, school and public entity defense trial attorneys in his practice areas.

Personal Injury Law

1324 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92706, USA

Anthony C. Modarelli III, licensed to practice law in California and Nevada, is a trial attorney with the firm, litigating personal injury and business matters in both states. Prior to joining the firm, Anthony co-founded and managed his own law firm with offices in Sacramento, Orange County, and Las Vegas. In 2018, Anthony joined DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo, helping to continue the growth of the firm’s reputation for success in California and now, Nevada. The value of hard work and grit was learned by Anthony at a young age in his hometown of Youngstown, Ohio. These values have been the foundation of Anthony’s life and career, which has evolved from graduating from Villanova University, to earning his law degree at Chapman University, to advocating for his clients throughout California and Nevada. His practice focuses on protecting the rights of the injured, and he relentlessly works to achieve justice for those who have lost some aspect of their life because of the carelessness of others. Anthony has achieved success for his clients in and out of the courtroom with compassion and resolve, by standing against injustice. Anthony’s leadership and litigation skills are recognized by his clients and others in the community. For 2017 and 2018, Anthony was named to the “Top 40 Under 40” by the National Trial Lawyers for his work as a civil plaintiff’s attorney. In addition, he was honored by fellow trial attorneys with the Orange County Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (“ABOTA”) as a rising new Trial Lawyer. Anthony sits on the Board of Directors of the National Italian American Bar Association, is the Vice President of the Italian American Lawyers of Orange County, and serves as an officer on the Associate Board for Project Youth OCBF. He also is a member of the Consumer Attorneys of California, Nevada Justice Association, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, and Orange County Bar Association.

Labor Law

450 N Brand Blvd suite 900, Glendale, CA 91203, USA

Area of Practice: Class Actions and Employment Litigation Arby is a shareholder of Lawyers for Justice, P.C. Multilingual in English, Armenian, and Spanish, Arby speaks for those who haven’t been heard. Arby’s discipline and determination have enabled him to successfully obtain class and representative action resolutions in over 500 cases. Under his guidance and supervision, Lawyers for Justice, P.C. has recovered millions of dollars for thousands of individuals. Arby is always working to help clients recover what’s rightfully theirs. A winner through and through, Arby’s hard work has been recognized multiple times, including: Super Lawyers, Rising Stars by Super Lawyers, TopVerdict.com, Best of the Bar, and Pasadena Magazine. Notably, Arby’s passion for class action litigation led to him being selected, as the only attorney in private practice, to participate in the Impact Fund’s Class Action Training Institute.

Civil Litigation

101 W Broadway suite 2000, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

Arianna Eguiluz handles a wide variety of matters for clients including construction, professional liability, and premises liability defense, with a particular emphasis on defending property owners, managers, subcontractors and real estate agents. Arianna represents businesses, insurance companies, and their insureds in all manners of complex disputes, including breach of contract claims, negligence, and third-party claims.